For a domestic or licensed foreign corporation, what happens after personal delivery to an officer, director, or agent for service?

• A. The court will issue a default judgment
• B. The Secretary of State will mail a copy to the corporation
• C. Service is complete upon delivery
• D. The case is moved to surrogate court

Answer: (B)

In New York, serving a domestic corporation or an authorized foreign corporation can be done by delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to someone in the company who is designated to receive process (such as an officer, director, or a general agent). After that delivery, the Secretary of State will mail a copy of the process to the corporation, which completes the formal notice steps. This mailing by the Secretary of State ensures the corporation actually receives notice even if the person you delivered to isn’t at the company’s principal address. The other options describe consequences that come later (like a default judgment) or actions that aren’t part of this service route (such as a move to surrogate court).